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Provenance Conceptual Data Model

The Conceptual Model presented below is tied directly to the HL7 FHIR interface specification and uses FHIR Resources.

The model does not repeat the structure of the messages laid out in FHIR. Links to FHIR specs are included for entity definitions and field code values. In any difference of meaning between cited FHIR elements and this model, FHIR is the authoritative voice.

Conceptual Data Model

Entity Name Description FHIR Resource Name
Provenance Provenance of a resource is a record that describes entities and processes involved in producing and delivering or otherwise influencing that resource. Provenance provides a critical foundation for assessing authenticity, enabling trust, and allowing reproducibility. Provenenca
Target The Reference(s) that were generated or updated by the activity described in this resource. A provenance can point to more than one target if multiple resources were created/updated by the same activity. BackboneElement
Agent An actor taking a role in an activity for which it can be assigned some degree of responsibility for the activity taking place. BackboneElement
Entity An entity used in this activity. BackboneElement
Activity An activity is something that occurs over a period of time and acts upon or with entities; it may include consuming, processing, transforming, modifying, relocating, using, or generating entities. CodableConcept

Clinical Data FOundation (CDF)

Provenance_DQS

Provenance_CDA

Provenance_Clinicaldata